Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment/fixed term contract, to work in the Complex Needs Team. The Complex Needs Team is a fast paced, forward thinking, and a national award-winning team. If you want to expand your knowledge and have the opportunity to be part of an innovative service, then this is the role for you. The complex needs service covers learning disabilities, autism, dementia, delirium, and mental health. The post holder will support the whole complex needs agenda. Main duties of the job Under the supervision of the Lead Nurse for Complex Needs you will promote a quality service using research and evidence-based practice including the setting, monitoring, facilitating, and auditing of clinical standards/pathways. You will support improvements in experience and quality of care, for patients with Complex Needs, by supporting a holistic approach to care and ensuring the physical needs of patients are addressed. This is achieved by supporting patients in a planned and unplanned capacity to receive excellent patient experience each and every time. About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Date posted 24 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Secondment Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-CORP0729 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities Support staff with complex cases; while working with clinical staff, the Liaison Nurse will demonstrate through patient care how to improve the care and treatment of patients with a complex need. The post holder will work under the supervision of the Lead Nurse for Complex Needs and co-ordinate their activities to ensure that an efficient service is provided. Support the development of practice with service leads and others as appropriate. Work closely with all members of the Complex Needs Team to ensure the teams objectives are met. Maintain excellent communication networks and relationships within and externally to the Trust. Work with minimum supervision and coordinate own activities to ensure that an efficient service is provided Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust website) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining public confidence. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact within the course of his/her business Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all times Ensures that own practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge, credibility, and best practice. Acts as a role model and be recognised as an expert by colleagues Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities Support staff with complex cases; while working with clinical staff, the Liaison Nurse will demonstrate through patient care how to improve the care and treatment of patients with a complex need. The post holder will work under the supervision of the Lead Nurse for Complex Needs and co-ordinate their activities to ensure that an efficient service is provided. Support the development of practice with service leads and others as appropriate. Work closely with all members of the Complex Needs Team to ensure the teams objectives are met. Maintain excellent communication networks and relationships within and externally to the Trust. Work with minimum supervision and coordinate own activities to ensure that an efficient service is provided Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours (available on the Trust website) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining public confidence. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact within the course of his/her business Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all times Ensures that own practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge, credibility, and best practice. Acts as a role model and be recognised as an expert by colleagues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse. NMC Registration. Desirable Recognised teaching qualification post-registration qualification or experience of teaching. Independent Prescriber. Experience Essential Extensive clinical experience caring for patients with one of the complex needs (Learning Disability, Autism, Dementia, Delirium or Mental Health). Evidence of continued professional development. Desirable Experience of audit, research, and evidence-based care. Knowledge and Awareness Essential In depth specialist knowledge into at least one of the Complex Needs. Desirable Awareness of safeguarding agenda and mental capacity act agenda. Skills and Abilities Essential Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills. Evidence of audit and change management ability. Computer literate. Ability to motivate self and others. Desirable Evidence of leading and facilitating change. ECDL. Root Cause Analysis. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse. NMC Registration. Desirable Recognised teaching qualification post-registration qualification or experience of teaching. Independent Prescriber. Experience Essential Extensive clinical experience caring for patients with one of the complex needs (Learning Disability, Autism, Dementia, Delirium or Mental Health). Evidence of continued professional development. Desirable Experience of audit, research, and evidence-based care. Knowledge and Awareness Essential In depth specialist knowledge into at least one of the Complex Needs. Desirable Awareness of safeguarding agenda and mental capacity act agenda. Skills and Abilities Essential Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills. Evidence of audit and change management ability. Computer literate. Ability to motivate self and others. Desirable Evidence of leading and facilitating change. ECDL. Root Cause Analysis. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)